Senior Backend Software Engineer - Platform (FinHub - ...

Are you ready to push your capabilities and grow in a challenging environment? At Coinbase, we strive to enhance economic freedom across the globe. This ambitious mission requires us to deliver our best every day while developing the future of the global financial system through an advanced onchain platform. We are looking for an ideal candidate who is not only passionate about our mission but also believes in the transformative power of crypto and blockchain technology to reshape the financial landscape. If you are eager to make a significant impact, thrive under pressure, appreciate the opportunity to work with top-tier colleagues, and seek constructive feedback for continuous improvement, we want you on our team. Embrace the challenge of solving complex problems—join us! Coinbase promotes a collaborative in-person work culture, requiring physical attendance several times a year for team and company offsites to reinforce connections and alignment. Ledger forms a crucial part of Coinbase, overseeing transaction processing and user fund management. As we expand in scale and complexity, we have the exciting opportunity to redesign these foundational systems, ensuring our success for the next decade. We seek innovative problem-solvers who are enthusiastic about tackling the challenges at the intersection of cryptocurrency, finance, and distributed systems. What you'll be doing (job duties): Design and develop scalable ledgering systems capable of processing millions of transactions utilizing modern technology and best practices. Build, test, and release high-quality product features with a focus on integrity, scalability, maintenance, and stability. Steer strategic technical direction for complex projects, whether working independently or with a team. Identify, anticipate, and resolve technical challenges effectively. Collaborate with internal stakeholders from finance and product teams to deliver impactful and high-visibility features and projects. Work with engineers, data analysts, product managers, and senior leadership to translate our product and technical vision into a strategic roadmap each quarter. Mentor and guide junior engineers, influencing technical design and code quality. Drive system enhancements by integrating AI into operational practices. What we look for in you: 5+ years of software development experience, with expertise in creating performant, large-scale distributed systems. Strong programming skills, particularly in Go, and a solid grasp of relational databases and transactions. Adept at solving problems, along with the ability to debug and anticipate issues. Experience leading teams to deliver reliable and robust solutions. Familiarity with building highly concurrent systems and an intuitive understanding of REST API design. Demonstrated experience on large projects with lasting impact on a system or team. A proactive mindset in identifying customer problems. Capable of aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. Strong technical acumen, with good judgment on task prioritization. Proven ability to solve complex engineering challenges that align with team goals. Strong mentoring skills for junior developers, leading technical initiatives and system improvements. Nice to haves: Experience with distributed systems and databases. Experience in the financial services sector. Experience during a rapid growth phase in a company (e.g., from startup to mid-size). Familiarity with growth experiments or A/B testing frameworks. Experience with blockchain technology (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). Proficient in Golang, Python, Docker, SQL, or Postgres. Experience building financial, high-reliability, or security systems. Familiarity with crypto activities, such as engaging with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and interacting with dApps or blockchain services. Job #: P72778 Responses to crypto-related inquiries may be used to assess your onchain experience. Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position ranges from $186,065 to $218,900 USD, depending on location. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility, equity options, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Please note that candidates may submit a maximum of four applications within 30 days. We recommend carefully evaluating how your skills align with the roles at Coinbase before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. Coinbase is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us to discuss your needs. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants: Depending on your location, applicable regulations may dictate how we manage your data as part of the application procedure. By applying, you consent to our data processing requirements. AI Disclosure: For selected roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool for initial screening interviews. A human recruiter will review your responses provided via voice recording or transcript. Important: These AI tools are for testing purposes only and will not impact employment decision-making.

Created: 2026-03-06